Fines for Boating w/out a license?

lake4life · 07-30-2007, 10:24 AM

I have a question that I hought I'd ask in this thread instead of starting a new one...

If you're stopped by the MP and you don't have that little boating cert card, but have your drivers license, is this sufficient to not get hit with a fine? I got my boating license the first year it was instituted but have moved 4 times in 3 states since. I no longer have this card, but I was told (by another boater) that if you present your drivers license, they can look up the boating license and see that you're clear. It doesn't mention anything about this in on the Dept of Safetey FAQ. Does anyone know if this is true?

I'm going to send in the replacement card app, but I'm wondering if it's worth chancing it until I get the replacement. The application says it takes 4-6 weeks, so the season may be over by the time I get the card.

07-30-2007, 10:24 AM	#27
lake4life Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	I have a question that I hought I'd ask in this thread instead of starting a new one... If you're stopped by the MP and you don't have that little boating cert card, but have your drivers license, is this sufficient to not get hit with a fine? I got my boating license the first year it was instituted but have moved 4 times in 3 states since. I no longer have this card, but I was told (by another boater) that if you present your drivers license, they can look up the boating license and see that you're clear. It doesn't mention anything about this in on the Dept of Safetey FAQ. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm going to send in the replacement card app, but I'm wondering if it's worth chancing it until I get the replacement. The application says it takes 4-6 weeks, so the season may be over by the time I get the card.